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Read to Grey

10:30am - 11:00am
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Literacy
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Seats Remaining: 24
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Dogs are the best listeners! Grey the Great Dane is a certified therapy dog, who is looking forward to hearing some great tales. Grey's little brother, Otto - who is a therapy dog in training - will also be around to hear some stories.

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Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

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Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Bilingual Chinese Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Language, Literacy, Storytime
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Seats Remaining: 12
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Explore the Chinese language through bilingual songs, books, and playful experiences with native speakers Ms. JJ and Ms. CC! This monthly program is designed for kids in grades preschool - 2nd grade and their caregivers. 

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Parent/Caregiver

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults; please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Papermaking Workshop

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Led by Katy DeMent, Pittsburgh crafter and Paper Lady, participants will explore papermaking history and processes by creating their own sheets of handmade paper.

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Pokémon Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Craft Room (Rockwell Foundation Children's Art Room)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

It's Pokémon time! Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 and show off your cards, trade cards, or play the Pokémon card game! For kids ages 6-11.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Sketches of Sharpsburg & Beyond: Carol Beth Yoffee

All Day 5/20 - 5/25
Sharpsburg
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themself in her work, she experiences joy from knowing they have become p

Teen Scene

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 12
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The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

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Supplies

All supplies provided.

STEM Explorations

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Young learners discover, experiment and explore new technology with Mr. James in this STEAM filled program for grades 1-5. Sessions meet on 3rd Monday.

 

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Art After Dark

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 4
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Art is for everyone! Art After Dark is our monthly adult art workshop series with Alison -- all skill levels welcome! We aim to create a space where adults feel safe to play, try, fail and succeed.

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Library Board Meeting

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

After Library Closes

This program occurs after the library closes.

DIY Lab Appt (Kari)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
DIY Lab
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Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

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Accepted DIY Lab Formats

Formats our lab supports: photographs, documents up to 8.5″ x 11″, negatives/Film ( 35mm, 4” x 5”, medium and 8” x 10”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

FC Democrats

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Everyone is welcome to join this monthly meeting of the Fox Chapel Democratic Committee.

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Midweek Knitters

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join a group of knitters and crocheters for 2 hours of crafting and chatting. New knitters and crocheters welcome! Bring your current projects.

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

DIY Lab Appt (Mary)

1:30pm - 3:30pm
DIY Lab
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Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

Disclaimer(s)

Accepted DIY Lab Formats

Formats our lab supports: photographs, documents up to 8.5″ x 11″, negatives/Film ( 35mm, 4” x 5”, medium and 8” x 10”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Teen Scene

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The library has a brand new Teen Space just for grades 7th and up! Come play videogames – we have a Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5!

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Supplies

All supplies provided.

Workshop Wednesday

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join Ms. Alison for a multi-media art studio with a nurturing environment where ALL are encouraged to find the joy in creating art! For grades K-6.

Let’s learn about mushrooms and paint a little wooden one to keep!

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

DIY Lab Appt (Jim)

1:00pm - 4:00pm
DIY Lab
Full
Registration
Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

Disclaimer(s)

Accepted DIY Lab Formats

Formats our lab supports: photographs, documents up to 8.5″ x 11″, negatives/Film ( 35mm, 4” x 5”, medium and 8” x 10”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Tweentastic: End of the Year Special

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Sharpsburg
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Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Food and Cooking, STEAM, Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

The schoolyear is quickly coming to an end, and Tweentastic will go on hiatus until the next one. Come hang out, eat some food, and do whatever is

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Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Crochet n' Things

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Reading Room (Scott Family Reading Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come hang out with us as we crochet, knit, or do any other fun yarn craft!

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Supplies

All supplies provided.

Guyasuta Kennel Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Event Details:

In 1930, a small group of Pittsburgh gambling racketeers opened a dog racing track in an O’Hara Township amusement park and called it the Guyasuta Kennel Club. They were plagued with trouble from the get-go.

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Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Open Mah Jong Play

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cooper-Siegel
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Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: Program Room (Verne C. Koch Program Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join other Mah Jong enthusiasts for a weekly game or two! The library has 3 sets but can host more players if participants can bring their own sets. Everyone will need to own the 2024 National Mah Jong League card.

Disclaimer(s)

Drop-Ins

Drop-ins welcome as space permits.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).

Your Registration

Please remember to cancel your registration if you cannot attend so that others may enjoy this program.

Both Locations Closed Today

All Day
Some Branches
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Branches:
Cooper-Siegel, Sharpsburg, DIY Lab

Sketches of Sharpsburg & Beyond: Carol Beth Yoffee

All Day 5/28 - 6/1
Sharpsburg
Library Branch: Sharpsburg
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Carol Beth Yoffee is an urban sketcher who believes "a life filled with sharing art is a life fulfilled." After finishing sketching people in a scene, and someone recognizes themself in her work, she experiences joy from knowing they have become p

DIY Lab Appt (Kari)

12:00pm - 2:00pm
DIY Lab
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Library Branch: DIY Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This event is for a 1-on-1 Digitize It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Lab appointment. During the appointment, you can transfer and store your analog memorabilia, such as photos, slides, audio and video cassettes, into a digital format for safekeeping.

Disclaimer(s)

Accepted DIY Lab Formats

Formats our lab supports: photographs, documents up to 8.5″ x 11″, negatives/Film ( 35mm, 4” x 5”, medium and 8” x 10”), 35 mm slides, audio cassette tapes, VHS cassette tapes, 8, Hi8 and digital 8 video cassette tapes

Formats our lab cannot support: betamax, reel to reel audio, 8 and 16mm film and slides in any format other than 35 mm

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Poetry Workshop

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cooper-Siegel
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Cooper-Siegel
Room: McLaughlin (Harry W. McLaughlin Jr Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Literacy
Event Details:

This twice-monthly workshop focuses on nourishing and sustaining your creative practice. No experience writing or workshopping poetry? No problem!

Disclaimer(s)

Adults Only

Adults 18+ only please.

Registration

Please register online or call the library at 412-828-9520 (CSCL) or 412-781-0783 (SCL).